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Incenter Adds New Chief Legal Counsel

Appraisal Buzz

Incenter Lender Services Chief Legal Counsel Kathleen Dutill Kathleen Dutill , an experienced mortgage industry attorney, has joined Incenter Lender Services as Chief Legal Counsel. The post Incenter Adds New Chief Legal Counsel first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Their specialized knowledge and objective analysis provide crucial evidence that can shed light on complex issues, shape legal strategies, and underpin strong case arguments.

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Experts weigh in on whether seniors should get new mortgages: Bankrate

Housing Wire

Seniors, even those of advanced age, are legally required to face the same qualification requirements as any other mortgage applicants. “I Even if one owns a property with no further mortgage payments due, property taxes and upkeep will be a consideration,” Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick said. “As

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Opinion: Title and settlement fees aren’t a barrier to homeownership

Housing Wire

The borrower’s largest life-of-loan costs are the property taxes and recording fees paid at closing plus the accumulated cost of annual property taxes paid over the life of the loan.

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How a D.C.-based reverse mortgage assistance program was revived

Housing Wire

At the end of August, the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) announced that it had relaunched its Reverse Mortgage Insurance & Tax Payment Program (ReMIT), which originally began in 2019 and expanded in 2020 before being halted at the end of 2021. We also partner with legal services to complete all settlements.

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‘Rules of the Game’ presentation returns to tackle reverse pros’ misconceptions

Housing Wire

These include property taxes , homeowners insurance and — if applicable — homeowners association (HOA) fees. Don’t go out of bounds by giving tax advice, legal advice or investment advice. But we want to stay within our lane, so let the legal folks do legalese.

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Reasons To Get An Appraisal

Padove Appraisal Service

Estate planning: If you are planning your estate, an appraisal can help determine the value of your property for tax purposes or for dividing assets among heirs. Legal proceedings: An appraisal can be useful in legal proceedings, such as divorce settlements, where the value of a property needs to be determined.

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